Do not misjudge the impact they can have on the result of your adventure! For example, you will experience the different immigration rules and practices, job application procedures, the selection trends and the management culture.

Most visits to New Zealand are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Prepare yourself for the New Zealand's interview. Before an interview find out information about the company you want to work for. Practice a few-sentence "speech" about who you are and what you do. Do not whine. Do not talk about being jobless. Do not dump on your former employer. Look less serious and more cheerful. Smile. Be positive.

Remember, these same keywords you used in your job resume will be the foundation for your job interviews. Not only do you need to be able to write about your keywords, but also during an interview, you must be able to talk about them as well, in strong and powerful statements that highlight your successes, contributions and achievements.

Be ready for more than one interview in New Zealand and do not be surprised by psychological tests.

New Zealanders take punctuality very seriously, so arrive at least 10 minutes earlier for the job interview and switch off your cellphone.

It is customary to present business cards, letters of reference and photocopies of academic certificates at the initial interview. An extra resume can be handy too. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression!

With your friendly face, introduce yourself. Shake hands with everyone present showing your friendly face. Maintain eye contact while talking to someone. Use professional titles or Mr., Mrs., or Miss with the last name when addressing someone.

Do not sit until invited. The New Zealand's interview starts often with some informal small talk. Talk effectively demonstrating your knowledge of the industry and/or the company, do not interrupt the interviewer and criticize former employers.

Communication is rather to the point in New Zealand, but at the same time, it is always well mannered. Never oversell your qualifications, rank or title - remember the self-restraining modesty of New Zealanders.

Prepare for all kinds of questions about your skills, weaknesses and what you can contribute to the company. Answer them as fully as you can, avoiding yes and no answers. Ask if you do not understand the question.

Interviewers often ask about your past successes and mistakes on the job. It is a good idea to prepare a few career success stories and couple that had less than favorable outcomes but were learning experiences.

You do not have to answer personal questions, but consider in advance how you are going to tackle them. . If you feel uncomfortable with a question asked, simply smile and say, "In my country, that would be a strange question."

At New Zealand's interview do not volunteer information that the interviewer does not ask for

Ask questions about the job, the lines of authority and your future responsibilities, but avoid raising the issue of salary or benefits early in the process. Do not forget to ask, “When can I expect to hear from you?” (if that has not been discussed).

After the interview, remember to write a thank you letter and subsequently follow-up by letter, email or phone call. Employers regard this as an indication of your firm interest in the position.

A medical examination may be required for some occupations and some employers test all their prospective employees for drug abuse.